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CITY COUNCIL CLOSED AND REGULAR SESSION
MINUTES
May 16, 2023
Regular Meeting: 6:00 PM
550 E. Sixth Street, Beaumont, CA
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REGULAR SESSION
A. CALL TO ORDER at 6:33 p.m.
Present: Mayor Martinez, Mayor Pro Tem Fenn, Council Member Lara, Council
Member Voigt
Absent: Council Member White
Action of any Request for Excused Absence: Council Member White
Pledge of Allegiance
Adjustments to the Agenda: Move items F.1 and G.1 to the end of the meeting
Conflict of Interest Disclosure: Council Member Voigt – Item F.1
B. ANNOUNCEMENTS / RECOGNITION / PROCLAMATIONS /
CORRESPONDENCE
B.1 National Police Week 2023
C. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD (ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA)
No comments.
D. CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Fenn
Second by Council Member Voigt
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To approve items D.1. – D.5 and D.6 – D.10
Approved by a 4-0 vote
Absent: White
D.1 Ratification of Warrants
Ratify Warrants dated:
April 28, 2023
May 4, 2023
D.2 Approval of Minutes
Approve Minutes dated May 2, 2023.
D.3 2023 City of Beaumont Financial Policies Manual
Proposed 2023 City of Beaumont Financial Policies with added language.
Approve the 2023 City of Beaumont Financial Policies Manual.
D.4 Declaration of Surplus Property
Surplus property identified and requesting disposal thereof.
Approve disposal and/ or auction of identified City surplus property.
D.5 Washington D.C. Visit Summary
Summary of City legislative visit to Washington D.C.
Receive and file with correction to typo on page 199.
D.7 Beaumont Police Department Specialized Equipment Inventory and Fiscal
Impact Report
Requirement per Government Code 7072 to submit report annually to its
governing body.
Receive and file.
D.8 Approve the Amended and Restated Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement
of the Fire Risk Management Services Joint Power Authority
Authorize and Adopt a Resolution of the City of Beaumont Authorizing
Participation.
Waive the full reading and adopt by title only, “A Resolution of the
City of Beaumont Authorizing Participation in and Approving the
Amended and restated Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement of the
Fire Risk Management Services Joint Powers Authority” and
Approve the Amended and Restated Joint Exercise of Powers
Agreement of the Fire Risk Management Services Joint Powers
Authority.
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D.9 Consideration of (PLAN2023-0920) Assignment and Assumption of a
Development Agreement (06-DA-01) for the Sunny Cal Specific Plan
Assignment and Assumption of a Development Agreement No. 06-DA-01
between the City of Beaumont and CV Communities, LLC.
Approve the Assignment and Assumption of the Sunny-Cal
Development Agreement 06-DA-01 with Exeter Cherry Valley Land,
LLC.
D.10 Set Time, Date and Place for a Special Workshop
To continue the discussion of the wastewater rate study.
Set time, date and place of the continued Wastewater Rate Study
Workshop to be May 30, 2023, at 5:00 p.m.
D.6 Approval of the FY 2023/24 Local Responsibility Area Wildland Protection
Reimbursement Agreement
Request to approve the FY 2023/24 Local Responsibility Area Wildland
Protection Reimbursement Agreement with CAL FIRE.
Motion by Council Member Lara
Second by Mayor Pro Tem Fenn
Waive the full reading and adopt by title only, “A Resolution of the
City Council of the City of Beaumont, California, Approving an
Agreement with the California Department of Forestry and Fire
Protection for Services from July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024 for
Fire Protection Services within the Local Responsibility Areas within
the City,” and
Approval of the FY 2023/24 agreement with CAL FIRE for fire
protection services within the Local Responsibility Areas within the
City in the amount of $47,890.93.
Approved by a 4-0 vote
Absent: White
E. YOUTH COUNCIL REPORT
Youth Council Member Garcia gave a report out from the last meeting.
F. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Approval of all Ordinances and Resolutions to be read by title only.
F.2 Formation of Community Facilities District (CFD) No. 2023-1 (Fairway
Canyon)
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Hold a public hearing and approve by resolution the establishment of
CFD No. 2023-1, approve a resolution to incur bond indebtedness,
adopt a resolution certifying election result, and introduce ordinance
authorizing the levy of special taxes.
Public Hearing opened at 6:48 p.m.
No comments
Consensus to continue the Public Hearing with the finding that
additional time is required because of the complexity of the
proposed CFD and due to the need for additional public participation
in this process. The public Hearing will be continued to June 20,
2023.
G. ACTION ITEMS
Approval of all Ordinances and Resolutions to be read by title only.
G.2 Award a Public Works Agreement to EverFence Corporation in an Amount
Not to Exceed $204,269 for the Police Station Perimeter Fencing – Capital
Improvement Project No. PS-02
Award Public Works Agreement for Police Department Perimeter Fence.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Fenn
Second by Council Member Lara
Approve the Public Works Agreement with EverFence Corporation in
the amount of $204,269 and authorize the City Manager to approve
invoices for contingency in an amount up to $20,426 - for a total not
to exceed of $224,695.
Approved by a 4-0 vote
Absent: White
G.3 Drainage at Wellwood Avenue and Eleventh Street
Development of Capital Improvement Plan project for drainage at
Wellwood Avenue and Eleventh Street.
Motion by Council Member Lara
Second by Council Member Voigt
Authorize City staff to request a CIP project and funding from RCFC
& WCD for the design and construction of MDP Line 8.
Approved by a 4-0 vote
Absent: White
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G.4 Award of Contracts for On-Call Building and Safety Plan Check Services
Selection of four (4) firms to provide on-call building and safety plan check
services to meet current needs and further enhance the level of customer
service.
Motion by Council Member Lara
Second by Mayor Pro Tem Fenn
Award a professional services agreement to 4Leaf, Inc.; Bureau
Veritas; Scott Fazekas & Associates, Inc.; and Willdan for on-call
Building and Safety services in an annual amount not to exceed the
fiscal year’s council approved budget for plan check and inspection
fees in the Building and Safety Budget for the year of the contract.
Approved by a 4-0 vote
Absent: White
G.5 Award of Contracts for On-Call Planning and Environmental Services
Selection of six (6) consulting firms to provide on-call planning and
environmental services to further enhance the level of customer service.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Fenn
Second by Council Member Voigt
Approve the on-call services contracts with Kimley-Horn,
Placeworks, Psomas, MIG, the Altum Group and Chambers Group,
Inc.
Approved by a 4-0 vote
Absent: White
G.6 Award a Professional Services Agreement to Transtech Engineers, Inc. for
On-Call Capital Improvement Program Project Management Services
On-Call Capital Improvement Program Project Management Services in
an amount not to exceed $500,000.
Strategic Plan Objectives:
Priority Level 1, Target 2, Goals 1-5;
Priority Level 2, Target 2, Goals 6-8;
Priority Level 3, Target 2, Goal 9;
Priority Level 3, Target 5, Goal 6
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Fenn
Second by Council Member Voigt
Award a professional services agreement to Transtech Engineers,
Inc for on-call CIP program management services in an amount not
to exceed $500,000.
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Approved by a 4-0 vote
Absent: White
G.7 Administrative Draft of the Objective Design Standards
Presentation of the Administrative Draft of the Objective Design Standards
to obtain feedback and direction from the City Council for future
consideration.
Feedback given to staff to compile a redline to bring back for
adoption.
G.8 Authorization for Payment of Invoice from County of Riverside Registrar of
Voters
Invoice 3792 in the amount of $113,094.71 for election services.
Motion by Council Member Lara
Second by Mayor Pro Tem Fenn
Authorize the payment of $113,094.71 to the County of Riverside
Registrar of Voters for Election Services rendered in 2022.
Approved by a 4-0 vote
Absent: White
G.9 Approval of City Attorney Invoices for the Month of April 2023
City Attorney John Pinkney recused himself on this item
Motion by Council Member Voigt
Second by Council Member Lara
Approve invoices in the amount of $118,914.31.
Approved by a 4-0 vote
Absent: White
F. PUBLIC HEARINGS
F.1 Public Hearing and Consideration for the Fourth Amendment of the City’s
FY22/23-FY26/27 Capital Improvement Plan
Approval of Resolution to amend the five-year FY23-27 Capital
Improvement Plan (CIP).
Council Member Voigt recused herself in an abundance of caution to
ensure there is no appearance of a conflict of interest since her
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spouse works for CalFire. City Attorney John Pinkney reaffirmed that
this item would not financially benefit the Council Member but
supported the recusal for any appearance of conflict of interest.
Public Hearing opened at 7:46 p.m.
No comments
Public Hearing closed at 7:50 p.m.
Motion by Mayor Martinez
Second by Council Member Lara
To waive the full reading and adopt by title only, “A Resolution of the
City Council of the City of Beaumont Amending the Five-Year Capital
Improvement Plan for Fiscal Years 2022/2023-2027.”
Approved by a 3-0 vote
Absent: White
Abstain: Voigt
G. ACTION ITEMS
G.1 FY2022-2023 No.6 Budget Amendment
Review items needing budget amendments in the FY2022-2023 budget.
Council Member Voigt recused herself on this item due to the same
conflict stated in item F.1.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Fenn
Second by Council Member Lara
Approve FY2022-2023 budget amendments as outline in attachment
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Approved by a 3-0 vote
Absent: White
Abstain: Voigt
H. LEGISLATIVE UPDATES AND DISCUSSION
I. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT UPDATE
In lieu of the regular meeting there will be a Downtown Visionary Workshop on
Thursday evening.
J. CITY TREASURER REPORT
no report
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K. CITY CLERK REPORT
No report
L. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
M. CITY MANAGER REPORT
N. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
• Resource for residents to contact local businesses
• City staff first aid and safety discussion
• Truck routes
• Short-term rentals
• Assessment for the need for additional community center(s)
• Sign ordinance
• Processing fee waivers at a staff level
• Commercial landscape enforcement
• Report of warehouse employment, sales, tax revenue and status updates
O. COUNCIL REPORTS
Voigt - Gave a report out from the Collaborative Meeting, and Beaumont Cherry
Valley Parks District.
Lara - No report.
Fenn - Report out from T-Now and Pass Comm.
Martinez - Report out from SCAG Assembly, a roundtable with Congressman
Ruiz and the Youth Council Meeting.
P. PUBLIC COMMENTS REGARDING CLOSED SESSION
No comments.
P.1 Conference with Legal Counsel Regarding Potential Initiation of Litigation
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4).
No reportable action.
P.2 Conference with Legal Counsel Regarding Existing Litigation
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1): Paula Ann Wright
v. City of Beaumont, Riv. Sup. Ct. Case No. CVRI2204721
Motion by Mayor Martinez
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Second by Council Member Lara
To file a cross complaint with Tri-Point Homes
Approved by a 4-0 vote
Absent: White
P.3 Conference with Legal Counsel Regarding Existing Litigation
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1): Juan Cazares et. al.
v. City of Beaumont, Riv. Sup. Ct. Case No.CVRI2300446
Motion by Mayor Martinez
Second by Council Member Lara
To continue defending the case
Approved by a 4-0 vote
Absent: White
P.4 Conference with Legal Counsel Regarding Existing Litigation
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1): Carolyn DeRyke v.
City of Beaumont, Riv. Sup. Ct. Case No. CVRI2300070
Motion by Council Member Lara
Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Fenn
To continue defending the case
Approved by a 4-0 vote
Absent: White
P.5 Conference with Real Property Negotiators Pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.8.
Property: 515-516 California Avenue (APN 418-091-012). Agency
Negotiator: City Manager Elizabeth Gibbs or her designee. Negotiating
Parties: City of Beaumont as potential purchaser and PRRO as potential
seller. Under Negotiation: Price and terms.
No reportable action
R. ADJOURNMENT at 9:35 p.m.
The next regular meeting of the Beaumont City Council, Beaumont Financing
Authority, the Beaumont Successor Agency (formerly RDA), the Beaumont Utility
Authority, the Beaumont Parking Authority and the Beaumont Public
Improvement Agency is scheduled for Tuesday June 6, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. unless
otherwise posted.